File #: 10-0493    Version: 1
Type: Agenda Item Status: Approved
File created: 5/10/2010 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 6/29/2010 Final action: 6/29/2010
Title: Child Support Services, Revenue Recovery Division, advising the Board of current perpetual Agreement 415-S0611 with Columbia Ultimate (CUBS) for collection software licenses and support, and perpetual Memorandum of Understanding 032-M1011 with the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado and recommending continuation of same; and authorization for the purchasing agent to encumber funds for Fiscal Year 2010-11 payments for CUBS agreement 415-S0611. FUNDING: Charges for collection services for Superior Court and County Departments.
Attachments: 1. A - Blue Route CUBS Agmt, 2. B - CUBS Agreement 415-S0611, 3. C - CUBS Software Support Costs 2010-11, 4. D - Blue Route MOU 032-M1011, 5. E - MOU 032-M1011
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Child Support Services, Revenue Recovery Division, advising the Board of current perpetual Agreement 415-S0611 with Columbia Ultimate (CUBS) for collection software licenses and support, and perpetual Memorandum of Understanding 032-M1011 with the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado and recommending continuation of same; and authorization for the purchasing agent to encumber funds for Fiscal Year 2010-11 payments for CUBS agreement 415-S0611.

FUNDING: Charges for collection services for Superior Court and County Departments.
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Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: No Change to Net County Cost. The Department’s FY 2010-11 budget includes appropriations for the CUBS agreement and reflects estimated revenue from the MOU with the Court. The payment for the CUBS agreement is estimated at $13,670.00. Revenues from the Court MOU are estimated at $463,136.00.

Background: Agreement 415-S0611 was approved by the Board on August 15, 2006 when the Revenue Recovery Division was assigned to the Treasurer/Tax Collector. The Department of Child Support Services, Revenue Recovery Division, desires to continue to utilize software from Columbia Ultimate (CUBS) which is critical to the continuation of the collection operations for El Dorado County. The agreement with Columbia Ultimate provides ongoing maintenance and support for equipment, software licensing, and collection services.

The MOU with the Superior Court of California, County of El Dorado, was approved by the Board on September 15, 2009. The MOU provides for ongoing comprehensive collection activities pursuant to California Penal Code Section 1463.007. The MOU outlines the responsibilities of the County and the Courts regarding revenue recovery activities.

Reason for Recommendation: Continuation of the agreement with Columbia Ultimate is critical to the operation of the Department of Child Support-Revenue Recovery Division and successful collection of revenues for County departm...

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